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How Residential Elevator Design Can Complement Architecture in 2024

In an era when maximising space efficiency and aesthetic appeal are integral to home design, residential elevators are no longer considered just an alternative for stairs; they are now a … Read more

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Factors Influencing Elevator Lifespan

The longevity and performance of an elevator are undoubtedly important factors, especially in Australia, where elevators constitute a key component in office buildings, apartment blocks, retail centres, and even residences. … Read more

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Factors That Influence the Price of an Elevator

Elevators have become an essential part of modern buildings in Western Australia, both commercial and residential. They provide convenience, efficiency and accessibility for people to move between different levels of … Read more

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Choosing a Reliable Elevator Maintenance Service

Entering into a long-term investment like an elevator installation involves more than simply examining the initial cost, design and lead times. An often overlooked yet highly critical component of this … Read more

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Certifications for Elevator Safety: Ensuring Quality and Reliability

The safety and reliability of elevators are crucial factors to consider when choosing an elevator for your building or establishment. In Australia, elevator safety is regulated by the state and … Read more

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Child Proofing Your Home and Elevator

Protecting children in the home is a top priority for parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Young children are naturally curious and tend to explore their environment with their hands, making it … Read more

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Things to Look For When Investing in a Commercial Elevator

Australian regulations require commercial elevators to provide a safe and comfortable ride for your customers and staff. However, with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to … Read more

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Customising Your Home Elevator: Create a Unique Experience

Whether you are looking to modernise your home or make daily life more convenient, a custom home elevator can make a world of difference. In Australia, elevators are becoming increasingly … Read more

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How Commercial Elevators Enhance Experience and Accessibility in Apartment Buildings

In the bustling realm of contemporary urban living, the role of commercial elevators within apartment buildings has transcended mere convenience to become a cornerstone of enhanced accessibility and elevated experiences. … Read more

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Understanding the Safety Features of a Residential Elevator

With the latest technology and safety regulations, elevators can be one of the safest ways for people to travel from one floor to another, particularly in multi-storey homes. Here, we … Read more

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What Factors Should You Consider When Installing a Home Lift?

Installing a home lift can be a great way to make your home more accessible and improve its value. Home lifts are becoming increasingly popular among homeowners, especially in multi-level … Read more

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Things to Consider When Purchasing a Home With an Elevator

If you’re searching for a property to purchase and considering one with an elevator, you should know that there are several things to consider. Having an elevator can be a … Read more

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Where to spend and save on renovations

Home renovations have risen greatly in popularity over recent years thanks to TV shows such as The Block and House Rules, which have shown Aussies that in order to bring … Read more

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How Our Elevators Fit 2023 Interior Design Trends

With the start of a new year comes some refreshing and much needed new interior design trends to liven up your space. Whether you’re looking to fit out your new … Read more

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How To Care For Your Elevator

If you have installed an elevator in your home or commercial property, you will likely be asking yourself what is the best way to look after your new lift. As … Read more

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Things to Consider When Building a Double-Storey Home: Pros and Cons

Building a home is a hefty investment but also an outstanding achievement. So, if you’re finally building your dream home, we’d like to wish you hearty congratulations! Now, you may … Read more

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6 Reasons why you should install a lift in your home 

Are you currently trying to work out whether a home elevator is a good, or bad idea? You might want an elevator, but you also might think that the price … Read more

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How big is a DDA elevator?

To be accessible to all, every multilevel business is required by law to have an elevator. But it takes more than your average elevator to be legally DDA compliant. To … Read more

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Do apartment buildings need to have multiple lifts?

When it comes to the safety and accessibility of your apartment building, uncertainty is the last thing you want to experience. This is because the incorrect safety and accessibility elevator … Read more

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How much does it cost to install an outdoor home lift?

Whether you want to increase accessibility or need that extra touch to make your home stand out (in all the right ways), an outdoor residential lift is a great solution. … Read more

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Do schools need elevators?

An elevator is a powerful addition to any school. It helps students, teachers and members of the community by providing access to the facilities and services they need to reach … Read more

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5 Must-Knows About Platform Lifts (Plus Cost)

As a business owner, you’ve likely thought about what you can do to improve your building’s accessibility. While safe access is a building compliance requirement for most commercial buildings in … Read more

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A buyer’s guide to lift installation and servicing

From your first visit at a showroom to your ongoing care, the lift installation and servicing maintenance can feel like an elevator is almost too much trouble, right? Wrong.  The … Read more

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Do childcare centres need elevators

Access for all, big and small. Do you need an elevator in your childcare centre? Most of us know commercial buildings are required to meet accessibility standards. But are you … Read more

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Do your elevator doors need to be fire rated?

Fire safety. For most people it’s an afterthought when they buy a home or lease a building. Why? Because there is the perception that the risk of fire is low. … Read more

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3 Best Locations For Your Home Lift

Installing a residential lift is exciting! Not only does it promote accessibility to your home and ensure your comfort for years to come, but, with the right design, it can … Read more

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The price of DDA Compliant Commercial Lifts in Perth

So you know you need a commercial lift in your building, and you understand it needs to be DDA compliant. But how much does a commercial elevator cost in Perth?  … Read more

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How to Know If You Need Lift Access For Mezzanines

For retail businesses: You want a space that encourages clients to linger and explore.In Corporate environments: You want to ensure that all your employees and clients feel valued and welcome.For … Read more

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How High Your Perth Lift Can Go with West Coast Elevators

If you’re purchasing a lift for your Perth home or business, there’s a lot which needs to be taken into consideration. After all, it’s a big investment so you want … Read more

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2021’s Interior Design Trends You Must Know

New year, new interior design trends. To quickly get up to speed on the styles set to skyrocket over the next twelve months, you’ve landed in the right space. And … Read more

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Everything You Need To Know About DDA compliance

You want to do right by your clients, customers and employees. So when looking to install an elevator into your commercial building, it’s vital to ensure you’ve crossed the t’s … Read more

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Can You Retrofit A Lift Inside Your Home

Good news. You don’t have to relocate and uproot your whole life just to have a lift in your home! A retrofit is possible, in almost any situation. You can … Read more

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4 Reasons Why A Home Lift Will Add Value To Your Property

This post is for you if you are… A homeowner who wants to stay in their dream home forever, even into late retirement  A landlord who wants to make your … Read more

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How to Make Your Lift Last a Lifetime

A zillion-and-one tabs crowd your desktop. Click. Click click.Ads litter your screen (they seem to come out of nowhere!)Click click click click click… And as the blue-light glow starts to wear … Read more

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Everything You Need To Know About Stretcher Lifts

You need something bigger, hardy and durable… and still beautiful (of course). Perhaps you own a warehouse and have staff lifting heavy loads between floors. Or maybe you work in … Read more

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How Home Elevators Work (And What You Need To Install One)

If a home lift is on your mind, you’d need to know how they work and what makes them different from their commercial cousins. Read on for everything you need … Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to a Great Home Elevator Design

So you’ve decided to install a residential lift in your Perth home, that’s great! You now need to go down the decision-path; the what, the who, the how much and … Read more

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How Elevator Music Was Designed to Boost Productivity, Soothe Nerves and Influence Consumer Behaviour

Picture this: the smooth sound of Girl from Ipanema is playing. A bell boy turns to you and says: “First floor: telephones, gents’ ready-made suits. Shirts, socks, ties, hats, underwear … Read more

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How to Know If You Need Elevator Access For Your Building

There are many reasons why you may be considering installing an elevator in your building. Do you need your building to better meet access compliance laws, do you want to … Read more

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The 6 Greatest Elevator Scenes in Movies

Film-fanatics, Netflix-lovers and the Hollywood-obsessed, here’s some lighthearted entertainment. Discover the elevator scenes in movies you need to know, both old and new, that will surely put your movie trivia … Read more

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The Smallest Residential Elevators You Can Have

How small can a residential elevator be? No matter the size of your home, there is an elevator out there that will fit your space. Multi-storey, floating mezzanine, access from … Read more

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How long does it take to install a home elevator?

You’re on your way to installing your Perth residential lift but exactly how long is the process going to take?  In short, it all depends on a few key factors.  … Read more

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How much space does a home elevator need?

When you think of elevators, you might instantly think of space-taking, sky-high people movers. But putting the large commercial buildings aside, you might be pleasantly surprised at just how little … Read more

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The Most Popular Residential Lift in Perth

When you’re looking to install or retrofit a residential lift in your Perth home, a lot of factors go into the decision process. From style and fit-out, to safety and … Read more

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How the NBN Impacts Your Elevator

Is your lift NBN ready? The NBN is currently being rolled out nationwide, and with it comes some serious safety upgrades for our elevator systems. With the switch, all Lift … Read more

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6 Things You Should Look For Before Buying An Elevator

Trying to choose the right residential lift for you and your home? Here are 6 important things you should look for before buying an elevator: 1. Visit a showroom Try … Read more

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How Much Does It Cost to Install a Lift in a House?

How much does it cost to install a lift in a house? Well, the average cost of a residential lift servicing two levels is between $35,000 and $65,000. However, this … Read more

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The 5 Most Amazing Lifts Around The World

Beautiful infrastructure from around the globe acts as a constant source of inspiration. Take a look at some of the most amazing lifts from around the world that have inspired … Read more

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Residential Elevators Are Lifting The Bar

Why Perth homes with residential elevators are lifting the bar WHY take the stairs when you could take the lift? There’s a growing trend for home elevator installations in Perth’s … Read more

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The Rise Of The Residential Lift

Features such as residential lifts will make a huge difference to the value of a property when the time comes to sell. Marc Ramsay, Sales Manager at West Coast Elevators … Read more

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The Preferred Supplier To Home Base

West Coast Elevators were honoured to be the preferred supplier to Home Base in Subiaco when they decided to commence renovations to the stylish Business Centre. The Commercial DDA Lift … Read more

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Find a WCE Lift Installation in Your Area!

West Coast Elevators service the whole of Western Australia. Being a local company we are able to provide a truly local service, in most instances our employees live just around … Read more

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Casino Inspired Design

West Coast Elevators have recently completed this custom designed semi-curved Panoramic Lift project in Mariginiup. Our client wanted a residential lift like no other, so together with our complete team … Read more

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Lifts Future Proof Your Home

Not being able to access your entire home can have consequences that impact on individuals and families, both financially and emotionally, especially if a move is required. West Coast Elevators … Read more

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Round Panoramic Lift – Applecross WA

West Coast Elevators have recently completed a Round Panoramic Lift project in Applecross WA. We designed, engineered, manufactured and installed this custom made Round Panoramic Lift to add glamour and … Read more

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New Showroom Now Open

May 16, 2017 West Coast Elevators are pleased to unveil our new state-of-the-art showroom. Featuring 3 display lifts from our bespoke Residential Lift collection. Conveniently located at the main front … Read more

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